Facebook Snaps Up Branch, Potluck

Social Network Builds Out Conversations Group

Facebook Inc. has snapped up link-sharing services Branch and Potluck, the latest move by the social network to develop more offerings based around real-time conversations.

"After two years building Branch and Potluck, I am thrilled to announce that we will be continuing our mission at Facebook," Branch Chief Executive Josh Miller said in a Facebook post on Monday, adding the companies will be forming Facebook's...